Psychopathological sequelae of female genital mutilation and their neuroendocrinological associations

Psychopathological sequelae of female genital mutilation and their neuroendocrinological associations

Abstract Background Anecdotal evidence suggests the frequently traumatic nature of female genital mutilation (FGM). At present, systematic research on the psychological sequelae of this tradition has remained limited. The study provides preliminary, high-quality psychodiagnostic data on potential ps...

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Main Authors: Anke Köbach, Martina Ruf-Leuschner, Thomas Elbert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Female genital mutilation
FGM
Female genital cutting
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Dissociation
Depression
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-018-1757-0

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